Sounds like everyone is planning to have more fun on their bikes this year ... yay!

I started off the year with a great local mtb ride ... we are having sooo much fun exploring the trails. i can't beleive how dry it is on trails we've been riding considering how much rain we have been getting!!!

As for racing stuff, i am going to make the switch from the Norba style races i was doing in Canada (Canada Cups) back to the longer stuff again. i've done a few multi-day races but have never tried a 24 hour solo. This is the year --we'll see how it goes! I am going to pick out a few other longer events to try as well -- maybe the Cascade Creme Puff?

The decision was made becase of my commute to work. When riding it takes me 1.5 h rs each way(44 km each way) so i really don't have the time to do additional interval training during the week. So... the 3 hours of riding a day sets me up pretty well for the long stuff ... I just have to add some longer hours and lots of hills on the weekends and I should be set.

So for me it's lots of hours exploring local trails and getting to know my new home which suits me just fine!

happy trails everyone!

Dirtygirl.